#1
S1E10
Episode #1.10
One day, a woman Kotaro doesn't recognize comes to pick him up from kindergarten. She says she's Karino's ex-girlfriend.
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#2
S1E3
Episode #1.3
When he sees someone handing out free balloons, Kotaro tries to collect as many as he can. But there's a reason he wants so many balloons.
#3
S1E9
Episode #1.9
Whenever Kotaro goes to see the neighborhood dentist, Dr. Ohba always takes the time to talk to him and ask him lots of questions.
#4
Episode #1.6
S1E6
#5
Episode #1.7
S1E7
#6
Episode #1.4
S1E4
#7
Episode #1.8
S1E8
#8
Episode #1.5
S1E5
#9
Episode #1.2
S1E2
#10
Episode #1.1
S1E1
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A strange four-year-old boy named Kotaro moves into Shimizu Apartment all on his own. He doesn't seem to have any parents or family around.
#9
Episode #1.2
S1E2
#8
Episode #1.5
S1E5
#7
Episode #1.8
S1E8
#6
Episode #1.4
S1E4
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